Diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer on June 8, 2017, this is where I keep all you supportive, thoughtful and encouraging people informed about my diagnosis and ongoing treatment at Houston’s renowned MD Anderson Hospital. I hope this honest account of my physical, mental, and emotional progress, as well as the occasional setback, will provide an authentic picture of what it looks like, for me, to battle this relatively rare, aggressive, and often misdiagnosed form of breast cancer.
I am offering “a breast of me” to medical science by participating in a clinical trial…and to those who seek or need to understand my journey. I sincerely hope my breast efforts to string together detailed, descriptive posts prove insightful or meaningful to you…Just click on Posts for blog entries past and present.
Your reassuring, caring comments are sincerely appreciated; you truly lift my spirits. Thank you all for the bountiful love, encouragement, prayers and positive thoughts…I definitely feel the love you’re sending my way. ♥️
A Breast of Me 
Hi Jill, I know that it’s been awhile since I checked-in. I think about you all the time.and wish you well. We’re all still here “kicking out” and sweating beads of joy. Be well Boss. I’ll be in touch,
Kevin
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KEVIN!! I had not seen your message until just now….It apparently posted on my final radiation day…the day prior to my return to CA…and subsequent deployment of my clean and repair mission…I haven’t been on my blog until this latest post…I think of you and the Hot Yoga 1000 family often, and miss practicing at the best studio around! I plan to stop by to see you and Amy soon!
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I would love to get to meet you. I was treated at MDA for TN IBC ten years ago and I am well. Hope always, Terry Arnold
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Hi Terry! We’ve met! It’s been several months, and it was a very quick meeting, as you were at MDACC for another purpose that day. Charla and Angela introduced us not long after my arrival at MDACC when I was learning more about the clinical trial. It is encouraging to hear IBC success stories, and I am truly happy to know you are well and thriving.
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Hi Jill,
I miss you so much. We need your energy around here and won’t settle for less!
It’s me, Kevin. Boss, we have a package to send to you. Is there a special address that we must use?
Love You,
KevRok
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KEVIN!!! I miss you too!! ❤ And, oh how I miss your awesome hot yoga classes, and all the wisdom, knowledge and insights you so generously share…I can't wait to reunite with you and the Hot Yoga 1000 family again! I will forward my address to you in a text message. Much love to you all! And, a BIG congrats on the newest member of your beautiful family!
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I love you Jill. Sending lots of love and prayers for healing. Mandelbroit leaving Dana Point on their way to Houston tomorrow! xoxo, Elena
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Thank you, sister! I look forward to receiving and enjoying them with some coffee or tea. I know they will be delicious…because you are a wonderful and creative cook whose ingredients always include a lot of love. ❤
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Can you save some for me? It will freeze well lol. I hope she adds chocolate chips in it. I love mandelbroit.
❌⭕️❌⭕️
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Well…I don’t know, Della! You know I love you…and while I would absolutely WANT to save some for you, I may not have that much self control! But, I’ll try very hard for you, my friend! 😉
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Jill,
I wish you only the best (breast?) and am humbled to watch your journey.
Cheryl
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Thank you, Cheryl! I’m hanging in there with a lot of help and support from my family and friends. Thanks for your support, Cheryl!
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I’ll follow you on any site you see fit. Your posts are filled with enlightenment that I share with my friend here who’s also going thru it. I love you and miss you and look forward to seeing you in June. I was thinking of bringing a chocolate bread. Does that work for you? 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘😘😘. Love you💗
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Chocolate bread ALWAYS works for me! You know me too well!! You always make me smile, Della…Thank you, my friend. I was frustrated by not being able to respond to comments on the other site, so I think this works better for me. Plus I can use more photos. It’s pretty basic…but, that’s all I need for now…Despite my strong urge to buy a domain, get more creative, use fancy fonts, design a beautiful header, etc…I settled on keeping it simple. Can’t wait to see you! ❤️
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Great new site. I wish you well and each day is a blessing in your life. I am currently at a cancer retreat put on by the Simonton center. It is very insightful and hard work on my belief system and learning to think healthy thoughts and better communication skills. Carol Simonton had a book called “getting well again. ” he was a pinoneer in creative thinking and belief system and laughter. U might want to read it. I am reading his one book called healing journey as well. Also, a great book on NDE and cancer is Dying to Be Me”. I had read before coming here this week and they talked about it this week.
Take care and too healthy thoughts and laughter and believing in u! 👯👯
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Thank u, Carrie! You are truly inspirational. I appreciate the book suggestions! The retreat sounds like a wonderful opportunity to discover, reinforce and rejuvenate. I’m sending you lots of positive thoughts and prayers! ❤️
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Jill,
Love the photos! Your bravery, the reality of what you are confronting, your honesty and most of all, the reality of all of this is inspiring and inspirational!
Warmest Regards and Admiration,
Fred
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Thank you so much for your continued support, Fred. I sincerely appreciate your encouragement and feedback. ❤️
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